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Cutting of Sweet osmanthus

Jesse Pinkman
2020-09-22 09:19:28
The cutting of Sweet osmanthus should choose suitable soil, sandy loam, and disinfect the seedbed before use. The cuttings need to choose the right cuttings. Cut the cuttings from the strong mother plant, and keep two leaves at the top, about 7-10CM in length. The branches are dipped in rooting powder and then inserted into the seedbed, the depth is about 1 / 3 ~ 1 / 2 of the cuttings. Do a good job of maintenance after cutting, water enough, do not touch strong sunlight.

I. preparing seedbed

Suitable seedbed should be selected for cutting of Sweet osmanthus. The seedbed can be sandy loam instead of clay heavy soil. The pH value is kept at about 5.5-7.0, and alkaline soil cannot be used, otherwise it is unfavorable for growth. Before use, the seedbed should be treated and sprayed with carbendazim solution, which can play the role of disinfection and sterilization.

Seedbed

II. Cutting of cuttings

Cutting cuttings from the mother plant requires good growth without any diseases and pests. Keep two leaves at the top, about 7-10CM in length, and keep the incision flat. If cutting is not carried out immediately, seal the incision at the bottom with clay or paraffin, put it in a well ventilated place in the room, and timely spray water to keep wet.

Seedbed

III. cutting

In order to improve the rooting rate, the rooting powder can be dipped and then inserted into the seedbed, the depth is about 1 /3 ~ 1 /2 of the cuttings.

Seedbed

IV. later management

After cutting, the surrounding soil will be compacted, and then watered fully, covered with plastic film, which can maintain the temperature and humidity. After that, do not touch the strong sunlight. You can build a sunscreen to block it and prevent the growing leaves from withering. Maintain the surrounding temperature and wait for the later rooting.

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